Hoefer Welker names its first chief strategy officer
Hoefer Welker has appointed Eric Dinges as its first Chief Strategy Officer and partner to spearhead strategic growth and innovation. A Kansas City...
Even before the pandemic, employers in construction were taking more proactive approaches to build their labor pool to address a workforce that has been declining for decades. With an influx of federal spending and private capital, promoting the industry among underrepresented groups, such as women, has become an even greater priority. It’s not just construction: Architects and engineers face similar challenges attracting new employees, especially from underrepresented groups.
The Kansas City Business Journal recently gathered several leaders to discuss how employers can attract people to the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry in the Kansas City area and nationwide. Publisher Stacie Prosser moderated the discussion, which included workforce development, company culture and career guidance for young people entering the industry.
2025 Top 300 Architecture Firms
Big news! Our firm is honored to be ranked among the Architectural Record's Top 300 firms for 2025! This recognition, tied to our revenue from...
KU Cancer Center breaks ground for new complex that promises to transform both care and research in the region
The University of Kansas Cancer Center has broken ground on a transformative new complex that will unite research and patient care under one roof for...